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Nonjudicial punishments

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  • By the 51st Fighter Wing Legal Office
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  The following Airmen received Article 15s during the week of Aug. 25 to 29.

-- A staff sergeant assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron received an Article 15 for insubordinate conduct and being drunk and disorderly, using profane language towards a noncommissioned officer, and for throwing a beer mug out of a two-story window.

Punishment consisted of reduction in rank to Senior Airman, restriction to the base for 60 days, restriction from all facilities that sell/serve alcohol for 60 days and a reprimand.

-- A technical sergeant assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron received an Article 15 for larceny: using subordinates' social security numbers to procure meals from the dining facility.

Punishment consisted of forfeiture of $1,465 pay per month for two months and a reprimand.

Editor's note: The military justice system is a commander's program designed to support good order and discipline in the unit and to ensure mission accomplishment. When commanders decide to impose nonjudical punishment, they can choose from a variety of punishments.

For enlisted members, that list includes reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction, extra duties and a reprimand. At some Air Force bases, correctional custody is also an option.

Officer members can receive forfeiture of pay, arrest in quarters, restriction, and a reprimand.

While the facts of some offenses appear similar, commanders consider the member's duty performance, duty potential, attitude, and disciplinary history, such as previous counselings, reprimands or nonjudicial punishments.